The Alpha’s Fated Outcast: Rise Of The Moonsinger
Chapter 65

65 The extra mile … 

Nathan 

I lay on my threadbare cot , counting the cracks in the ceiling for what felt like the millionth time .

I had no idea how long I’d been here , I stopped keeping count after two years .

The dungeon air hung thick with the stench of mould and decay … this place usually was meant to hold offenders like rogue wolves but Ramsey after seeing I wouldn’t talk in the holding cells , had commanded they bring me here .

The pungent smell of sweat and blood is enough to make anyone give in but I held my ground .

The thought of Lyla , staying safe from her vile mate kept me going .

I’d die a thousand times before I give him the tiniest information about her .

I shifted in my bed , groaning softly as my muscles ached from the cold .

My skin where the iron cuffs held , was beginning to burn again but I had long since stopped noticing the discomfort .

After years in these grim conditions – not being able to tell day and night apart , I had gotten used to the endless hours of silence and waiting .

Through the crack in the wall , light filtered through , casting strange shadows across the damp walls , where moss grew in patches like nature’s halfhearted attempt to decorate my prison .

‘ Ragnar , I called out to my wolf .

“ Do you think they’ll come today ? It’s been almost two weeks with no sign of them .

” 

“ Maybe they’re not back from the ceremony .

We overheard a guard saying something about it some days ago , right ? ” 

“ Yeah , maybe ! ” I was used to either Lenny or Ramsey coming to ask me about Lyla three times a 

week .

“ We should ask for some blankets and candles the next time Beta Lenny comes .

It’s getting colder these days .

We deserve that much after staying here for four years , ” Ragnar said again .

Four years .

Four years of the same routine , the same questions , the same silence from my end .

The chains around my wrists and ankles had become almost like old friends- uncomfortable , unwanted but familiar .

The cell , barely eight feet by ten , was my world , each corner holding memories of nights spent plotting , planning and sometimes just surviving .

– 

The sound of footsteps echoing down the corridor barely registered I’d learned to tune out the regular patrols .

But this time, it was different .

The heavy iron gate at the corridor creaked 

open 

and the sound of boots echoed down the narrow corridor .

I didn’t even bother to lift my head .

I could hear them coming .

It was always the same the footsteps , Lenny or Ramsey appearing and then the door would slam shut again , leaving me to rot in peace .

But this time , the footsteps didn’t stop at the door .

They entered my cell .

I sighed deeply , not bothering to sit up as Lenny with a few of the other pack soldiers entered .

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65 The extra mile … 

“ Don’t waste your time .

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I won’t say anything today , just like I haven’t for the past four years .

Didn’t know it was four years until a moment ago ,” I chuckled .

“ I’m not here to question you ,” Lenny said , his voice oddly formal .

Making me turn to look at him .

He glanced at the soldiers with him and then back at me .

Without a word , the soldiers came forward , kneeling beside me and started unlocking my handcuffs and leg chains .

The metal clanked to the floor with a thud .

I blinked in surprise , sitting up slowly , rubbing my wrists , and feeling the hot air against my already irritated skin .

The freedom felt so strange after being so long in chains .

“ You’re free to go , Nathan , Lenny said , stepping back .

I stared at him in disbelief , with brows furrowed .

I could have risked a laugh but I couldn’t help but think if this was a trick , some new way to break me .

“ That’s a new approach , Beta Lenny .

What’s next ? A friendly chat over coffee ? ” 

“ I don’t know how you’ve managed to remain cheerful for four years , Nathan , ” Lenny scoffed .

“ But 

this isn’t a joke .

You’re free to leave .

” 

“ What kind of game are you playing ? Did your master put you up to it ? ” I asked , refusing to move 

an inch .

Lenny didn’t answer .

Instead , he turned on his heel , and the soldiers with him , leaving the cell door open behind them .

I kept rubbing where the chains had left permanent marks , waiting for the punchline , the trap .

But nothing came .

Finally , I wobbled to my feet and approached the doorway cautiously , my muscles tense and ready for an attack that didn’t come as I staggered out of the cell .

The small gate leading to the corridor of my cell was equally open .

I peered into the darkness of the dimly lit corridor , noticing that someone was standing in the shadows .

Without needing a light to see his face , I knew who it was .

Alpha Ramsey .

My heart quickened slightly , but I kept my expression blank as I wobbled toward him .

As usual , his presence filled the air , his cold , calculating gaze was locked on me .

Lenny and some soldiers stood a few paces behind him .

I stopped a little distance away from him and bowed my head in reverence .

“ Lycan Leader ! ” 

“ I told you to stop greeting me , Nathan … I know you mock me in your heart .

“ Just like you , Alpha Ramsey , I am tied to serving you for the rest of my life .

Not something I would have done willingly if I had a choice .

” 

He scoffed and turned to the soldiers , waving his hands slightly .

“ Leave us , except you , Lenny .

” 

As soon as we were alone , I leaned against the wall to support my legs which still felt like 

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rubber under me .

“ You’re free to go , Ramsey finally said .

“ The soldiers will not stop you .

” 

“ And to what do I owe this unexpected generosity , Lycan Leader ? Do you expect me to believe that after four years , you’re just letting me walk out of here ? No strings attached ? ” 

He didn’t respond immediately , instead , his gaze bored into mine , mockery and amusement glinting in his eyes as his eyes hovered the length of my body .

Then , in a measured tone , he 

asked .

“ How does it feel , to spend four years of your life , locked in a dungeon not deserving of an Alpha heir … over a woman who means nothing to you ? ” 

A slow smile spread across my face as I chuckled softly , crossing my arms .

“ What makes you think Lyla means nothing to me ? ” I straightened , meeting his gaze directly .

“ She means everything to me or rather , we mean a lot to each other , so much that I’d gladly take another four years in a dungeon worse than this for her .

” 

Annoyance flashed in his eyes but he quickly suppressed it .

He always tried to suppress his emotions around me – some power play I think but I thought it was funny .

“ You’re a fool , Nathan Tanner , he muttered under his breath .

“ You think you’re some sort of hero ? Do you think she would care that you did this ? Lyla is nothing to and you’re nothing to her 

I arched a brow in his direction and stepped forward , closing the gap between us .

“ You can convince yourself of that , Ramsey , if it makes you feel better .

But we both know the truth .

” I paused , my voice softening .

“ Wait until she hears what I’d had to endure … whose arms do you think she’d come running to? ” 

“ Pray to the Goddess , Nathan – you believe in her , don’t you ? Pray that nothing on earth ever makes you cross my path wrongly again .

I’m not sure I’ll be as lenient next time .

” 

I laughed , my eyes still fixed on him .

“ You should know by now that your threats don’t work on me anymore .

” I tilted my head , studying him .

“ Tell me , how does it feel ? ” I asked , drawing closer 

to him .

– 

“ How does it feel seeing and knowing that another man is willing to fight for your mate for the woman you love so much that you’ve been searching for , for four years ? ” 

“ I do not love her ! ” he growled .

I ignored him .

“ Doesn’t it shame you , Alpha Ramsey ? Doesn’t it tear you apart that I’d go the extra mile for Lyla – something you couldn’t do ? ” 

I watched as a muscle in his jaw jumped my words struck a nerve .

But I didn’t care .

I reached out , adjusting his collar with deliberate slowness , loving the way his entire body went rigid at my touch .

“ Deep down , you know it , I continued , still whispering .

“ You know that no matter what you do , no matter how much you try to hold onto her , Lyla will always be beyond your reach .

“ She’s my mate , Nathan Tanner … she doesn’t have her wolf and I may have rejected her at 

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hundred times but she’s still tied to me and still belongs to me .

” 

I laughed , leaning to his ear , and said with a cold voice .

“ That’s why you do not deserve her .

You think women are commodities to be toyed and played around with .

From what I see , you didn’t grow up with lots of love and you don’t know how to treat a woman especially one like Lyla ” 

“ And you know ? ” he retorted with a smirk turning to stare at me .

“ You’re just like me in so many ways .

Holding on to a woman who doesn’t even know you have these feelings for her ” 

Then I stepped back , smiling at him , choosing to ignore his words as I said in a loud voice .

“ You’re beginning to grey , Alpha … maybe you should rest more and stop running around in circles .

Thank you for releasing me .

I am grateful , I swear ! ” 

I patted his shoulders one last time and brushed past him , walking down the corridor .